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noun

die Verringerung, -en

reduction

Wenn etwas kleiner, weniger oder schwächer wird.

Definition & meaning

Verringerung means a reduction or decrease in the size, amount, intensity, or extent of something. It refers to the process or result of making something smaller or less.

Grammar & Word origin

A feminine noun: die Verringerung. Its plural is die Verringerungen.

It is formed from the verb verringern (“to reduce”) and the suffix -ung , which commonly turns verbs into nouns describing an action or its result.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Reduktion — a close synonym, often used in formal or technical contexts.
  • Abnahme — a decrease, especially in quantity, level, or intensity.
  • Senkung — usually a lowering, particularly of prices, rates, or levels.

Antonyms:

  • Erhöhung — an increase, often in a level, rate, or amount.
  • Zunahme — a growth or increase in quantity or extent.
  • Vergrößerung — an increase in size or scale.

Common phrases & collocations

  • eine Verringerung der Kosten — a reduction in costs
  • eine Verringerung des Risikos — a reduction in risk
  • eine deutliche Verringerung — a significant reduction
  • zur Verringerung beitragen — to contribute to a reduction

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Examples

Die Verringerung des Lärms ist deutlich.noun

The reduction of noise is significant.

Eine Verringerung der Kosten ist notwendig.noun

A reduction of costs is necessary.

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